Oregon Fishing Report
Big Lava Lake Sponsored by
| Date | 01-Aug-23 | |
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| Conditions
: BIG LAVA LAKE: Open to fishing all year. Anglers report good fishing for rainbow trout. Last updated 6/28/23. Reported by: Oregon D.F.W |
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| About: -
Big Lava Lake is 15 miles south of Bend off of Forest Service Road 46 (Cascade Lakes Highway), at an elevation of 4800 ft.
The 350-acrea lake primary inflow to are subsurface springs. The springs are
located in the northeast corner of the lake at a depth of 20 to 30 feet. Water
temperatures from the inflow vary between 45° to 60° F. There are no permanent
surface streams entering the lake, however, intermittent seeps do enter the lake
from Wire Meadow. Lava Lake connects with Little Lava Lake only occasionally
during periods of spring high water. The outlet channel is located in the
southeast corner of the lake.
When/How to fish: |
Best time is early & late in season. | Popular Fishing Methods: |
Floating devices and trolling | Bait/Lure |
Fishing Method: Cheese, power bait, flat fish, flashers, spinners, and green lures | Small hooks with leaders up to 7' long & not over 4 lb test; fish seem
not to like brown leader material 5X tippets for surface flies; 4X for
subsurface. |
Insect Hatch/Flies to Use: |
Use of dry and wet flies. |
Camping Information: |
Lava Lake Campground | Resort Information: Lava Lake Lodge | |
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